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Japan is the home of amazing new and old games, anime series, and merchandise, and Siliconera makes sure you know about all of them before anyone else. Visit us at www.siliconera.com

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 15h

The Final Fantasy XI free trial update is live and lets us get to level 75 with no time limits. www.siliconera.com/final-fantas...

Final Fantasy XI Free Trial Now Has No Time Limit and Level 75 Cap

The Final Fantasy XI free trial adjustments removed the time limit and increased the MMORPG level cap alongside multiple FFXI events.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 16h

Don Quijote's parent company will now be in charge of Toys R Us in Japan. www.siliconera.com/don-quijote-...

Don Quijote Takes Over Toys R Us Japan Operations

Toys R Us will withdraw from Japan, and the parent company of Don Quijote acquired all 150 stores in a business deal.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 16h

We'll spend Halloween with Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist in Pokemon Pokopia. www.siliconera.com/pokemon-poko...

Pokemon Pokopia Halloween Event Adds Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist

The Pokemon Pokopia Halloween event features Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist and items that look like other ghost-types.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

PSA: Two of the drink recipes Infold posted on the Love and Deepspace social media account for different characters feature toxic plants as garnish suggestions. www.siliconera.com/infold-share...

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's nice to see Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon again, even if it feels dated compared to more recent Spike Chunsoft Shiren and Mystery Dungeon roguelikes. www.siliconera.com/review-drago...

Review: Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- Feels More About Availability

Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon offers us a sense of completionism by giving us access to a never-localized spin-off.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Now that Digimon Beatbeak ended, there's a new color Digimon virtual pet on the way based on the anime. www.siliconera.com/color-digimo...

Color Digimon Beatbreak Edition Virtual Pets Arrive in March

The Color Digimon Beatbreak Edition Glowing Down and Digivolution Gekkomon virtual pets appeared now that the anime ended.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

No sign of any Xenosaga games yet, but the KOS-MOS model kit is coming back. www.siliconera.com/xenosaga-kos...

Xenosaga KOS-MOS Model Kit Returns in May 2027

Kotobukiya will re-release the 2014 KOS-MOS model kit based on her appearance in Xenosaga Episode 1 in May 2027.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One of the next major Umamusume figures will be of two-star character Super Creek. www.siliconera.com/umamusume-su...

Umamusume Super Creek Stuns in New Scale Figure

A 1/7 scale figure of Super Creek from Umamusume Cinderella Gray is now available for pre-order via Good Smile Company.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Vanadis Heart highlights the reality of war while showing a possibly heartwarming relationship between a doctor and the kid she's mentoring. www.siliconera.com/gundam-the-w...

Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Vanadis Heart Grasps the Reality of the Series

The Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Vanadis Heart manga starts with a balance of grim reality and heartwarming moments.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Toem 2 is as pleasant as the original game. www.siliconera.com/review-toem-...

Review: Toem 2 Lets Us Capture More Memories

Toem 2 inspires the same joy as the original while offering another beautiful world to explore and new ways to capture photos.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We're looking for feedback on Siliconera and what you'd like to see more of now and in the future! Let us know what you think of the site: forms.gle/c2AKw6aBg78R...

Siliconera 2027 Site Survey

Share your thoughts on Siliconera and things you enjoy!

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Think Gigas will be the only way to get the Earth Mallet in FFVII Revelation too? www.siliconera.com/ffvii-revela...

FFVII Revelation Director Confirms Gigas Return

Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed Gigas from Final Fantasy VII is back in FFVII Revelation, but didn't mention Gigas Armlet.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The upcoming Persona 4 Revival Nanako figure features a Teddie cameo. www.siliconera.com/persona-4-re...

Persona 4 Revival Nanako Figure Holds a Teddie Plush

A Nanako Dojima Persona 4 Revival figure will follow the planned FuRyu one of her cousin Yu Narukami next year.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The first volume of the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo English version of the manga will arrive exactly a year after the Japanese one. www.siliconera.com/volume-1-of-...

Volume 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Manga Appears in English in January

The 2027 release date for volume 1 of the English version of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo got pinned down and pre-orders are open.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

That Shueisha poll on the Manga Plus Shonen Jump site mentioning AI translations has us worried, and we don't want LLMs touching our favorite manga series. www.siliconera.com/we-dont-want...

We Don’t Want Shonen Jump AI Manga Translations

Shueisha appears to be gauging sentiment on AI translation for its MANGA Plus service, but machine translation can't replace human work.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The original Castlevania is now available for free on Android and iOS devices for a limited time, so go claim a copy. www.siliconera.com/castlevania-...

Castlevania Anniversary Celebrated With Free Game, Music

In honor of the 40th anniversary, we get a free mobile version of a Castlevania game, a concert, and music from the series.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Armed Fantasia isn't happening. www.siliconera.com/wild-arms-sp...

Wild Arms Spiritual Successor, Armed Fantasia, Cancelled

505 Games has cancelled Armed Fantasia, the crowdfunded spiritual successor to Wild Arms. The game was in development for PS5, Xbox, and PC.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter turned out to be an absolute delight, just like 1st Chapter. www.siliconera.com/review-trail...

Review: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Closes Out a Great JRPG Story

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter does everything the 1st Chapter JRPG does right and is just as incredible and essential.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is being adapted for a VR game for Meta Quest 3 and glasses. www.siliconera.com/story-of-sea...

Story of Seasons: Your Wonderful Life VR Game Heads to Meta Devices

The next Story of Seasons game is a Your Wonderful Life VR game based on the A Wonderful Life console and PC entry.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The "Joe Danganronpa" new character in Danganronpa 2x2 is named Sakutaro Higashi. www.siliconera.com/new-danganro...

New Danganronpa 2x2 Character Is Sakutaro Higashi

Sakutaro Higashi is "Joe Danganronpa" in the new Danganronpa 2x2 remake's Slayhem Mode and we know his voice actors.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

You don't need Nintendo Today to see the English first chapter of the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave manga anymore www.siliconera.com/english-fire...

English Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Manga Chapter 0 Online

The English first chapter of the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave manga is freed from Nintendo Today and now online.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There's a new Phoenix Wright game on the way! ...But it's a Meta VR version of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies. www.siliconera.com/phoenix-wrig...

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies Gets VR Version

Capcom and Amata K.K. announced the new Phoenix Wright game is an Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies Meta VR remake.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Gacha games as-is aren't great, but they're definitely worthwhile when companies like Square Enix and WFS make offline console and PC ports. www.siliconera.com/gacha-games-...

Gacha Games Only Get Good When Offline Ports Appear

I've only been able to get into gacha games once they're turned into offline games, like Octopath Traveler 0 or Another Eden Begins.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Nodusfall won't feature a character gacha like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. www.siliconera.com/hoyoverse-ga...

HoYoVerse Game Nodusfall Doesn’t Lock Characters Behind Gacha

Nodusfall won't be like other HoYoVerse games that lock characters behind gacha, but it seems some multiplayer will be required.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One of the first BanG Dream: Our Notes songs will be an Ave Mujica cover of the Lady Gaga track "Abracadabra." www.siliconera.com/ave-mujica-p...

Ave Mujica Performs ‘Abracadabra’ Cover in BanG Dream: Our Notes

While there's a brief delay to the BanG Dream: Our Notes launch, there is an Ave Mujica "Abracadabra" song cover out now.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hatsune Miku is dressed like a bride for the Snow Miku 2013 All Stars AMP+ figure. www.siliconera.com/snow-miku-20...

Snow Miku 2013 All Stars Figure Is Dressed Like a Bride

The Bride Snow Miku 2013 design of Hatsune Miku in a Shiromuku kimono will join the Taito AMP+ All Stars figure line.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Konami's going to CatCon with items like a Love Pack cardboard box and Drum Can replica for cats. www.siliconera.com/konami-headi...

Konami Heading to CatCon With Metal Gear Solid Cardboard Box

The Metal Gear Solid Love Pack cardboard box and Drum Can are being turned into cat houses by Konami for CatCon 2026.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Atlus confirmed a Persona Super Live 2027, and we're wondering if we might see some Persona 6 announcement at one of the concerts. (They did it with Persona 5!) www.siliconera.com/persona-supe...

Persona Super Live 2027 Concert Will Last 3 Days

Persona Super Live 2027 concert will be held in March 2027 and there's a video suggesting we'll hear Persona 3, 4, and 5 soundtracks' songs.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Chiikawa anime will finally appear worldwide and get an English dub. www.siliconera.com/chiikawa-ani...

Chiikawa Anime English Dub Will Stream on YouTube

An English dub version of the Chiikawa anime will stream on YouTube on October 1, 2026. You'll be able to watch it on the official channel.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Did you know you can find a unicorn (Monoceros) mount for your units in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave? Here's how: www.siliconera.com/how-to-get-a...

How to Get a Monoceros Unicorn in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

The Monoceros is basically the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave equivalent of a unicorn, and you can catch one with Cai.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Petit Planet Final Beta Test brings the winter season to the game and features a few new Neighbor characters. www.siliconera.com/petit-planet...

Petit Planet Final Beta Test Gets Winter and Season of Snowfall

Petit Planet Final Beta Test adds Winter, a Season of Snowfall storyline, new Neighbor characters, and quality of life adjustments.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We'll see baby Khezu for the first time alongside the grown-up version of the wyvern in Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance next year. www.siliconera.com/baby-khezu-w...

Baby Khezu Will Debut in Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance

Both adult and baby versions of Khezu will appear in the Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance expansion next year.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Re-Ment released a 30th anniversary version of Pokemon Terrarium Collection 10. www.siliconera.com/re-ment-poke...

Re-Ment Pokemon 30th Anniversary Terrarium Collection Appears

Re-Ment released blind boxes of Pokemon terrarium merchandise to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Silent Hill: Townfall definitely feels like a Silent Hill game, though some elements might get a bit grating. www.siliconera.com/review-silen...

Review: Silent Hill: Townfall Can Test Your Patience

Silent Hill: Townfall is a remarkably accessible first-person horror that emphasizes stealth and inventory management to survive.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Siliconera 2026 site survey is live, and we'd love to get your feedback and hear your opinion on things! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Siliconera 2027 Site Survey

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The next Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card x Sanrio characters plush merchandise involves Sakura Kinomoto, Kuromi, and Tuxedosam. www.siliconera.com/kuromi-and-t...

Kuromi and Tuxedosam in Cardcaptor Sakura x Sanrio Characters Plush Series

New Cardcaptor Sakura x Sanrio Characters plush keychains feature Kinomoto in Clear Card costumes with Kuromi and Tuxedosam.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Persona 4 Revival soundtrack will be out on the same day as the game, and there are new looks at characters like Adachi and Aika. www.siliconera.com/new-persona-...

New Persona 4 Revival Reveals Include Adachi and Soundtrack CD

The latest Persona 4 Revival news include an Original Soundtrack CD set and Tohru Adachi and Aika Nakamura reveals.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

First Terranigma, and now the first two Lufia games are coming back. www.siliconera.com/lufia-games-...

Lufia Games Return on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and PC

The first two Lufia games are coming back on modern consoles as Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga for the Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and PC.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival is really for otome newcomers and serious Tenipuri fans. www.siliconera.com/review-the-p...

Review: The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival Feels Like a Beginner Otome

I’m glad Konami took a chance on releasing The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival, and it isn’t a bad “lite” otome game.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is great on Switch 2! www.siliconera.com/review-pipis...

Review: Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Successfully Swings onto Switch 2

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo yet another great Switch 2 game, with the improved frame rate being the big draw.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The new Vtubers Achichi Mela, Hyakuto Kyoko, Sorashina Sopia, and Suzuna Tsuzuri join Hololive soon! www.siliconera.com/4-new-hololi...

4 New Hololive Asobi Mawari-Tai Vtubers Debut Next Week

The four new Hololive Asobi Mawari-Tai Vtubers are Achichi Mela, Hyakuto Kyoko, Sorashina Sopia, and Suzuna Tsuzuri.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Noctis kicks off a FFXIV roadtrip again soon giving Switch 2 owners their first chance to take part in the FFXV crossover event. www.siliconera.com/next-final-f...

Next Final Fantasy FFXIV Crossover Brings FFXV Back

Noctis from FFXV will back in FFXIV for a time thanks to the return of a limited-time crossover event quest.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave developer Intelligent Systems opened its own store and is already selling merchandise based on the new game's characters. www.siliconera.com/intelligent-...

Intelligent Systems Store Launches With Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Intelligent Systems launched its online store that exclusively focuses on its games and released Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave merchandise.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will definitely benefit from the remake, but did one of the greatest video games of all time need it? www.siliconera.com/legend-of-ze...

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Didn’t Need a Remake, But Its Nice to Have

A game like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with this much sustained enthusiasm behind it, surely doesn't need any remakes.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Get reintroduced to Persona 4's Naoto Shirogane with a new Revival character trailer. www.siliconera.com/tgs-2026-per...

TGS 2026 Persona 4 Revival Trailer Focuses on Naoto Shirogane

We got the TGS 2026 Persona 4 Revival trailer, and it is dedicated to showing off Naoto Shirogane in this new remake.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hori's next Pokemon Switch 2 accessories and controller star Espeon and Umbreon. www.siliconera.com/espeon-and-u...

Espeon and Umbreon Sparkle in New Hori Controller and Bags

Hori announced new Switch 2 peripherals like a controller and pouches featuring Espeon and Umbreon from the Pokemon series.

Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

If you're getting started in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, we have quite a few guides to help you get situated! www.siliconera.com/tag/fire-emb...

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Articles and News

Read more news and articles about Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave from the team at Siliconera

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Theodora is an absolute rockstar in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and can really feel like the main character sometimes. www.siliconera.com/theodora-fee...

Theodora Feels Like Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’s Star

While Cai, Dietrich, and Leda are all great in their own ways, Theodora comes across as the standout in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

More Proto Man and stage details came up during the Mega Man Dual Override Capcom Spotlight TGS edition segment. www.siliconera.com/mega-man-dua...

Mega Man: Dual Override Proto Man and Stage Struncture Detailed

The Capcom Spotlight TGS 2026 edition looked at Mega Man: Dual Override Proto Man gameplay and the new stage structure.

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Siliconera @siliconera.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s strange to see Hideo Kojima, a developer known for creating games with a staunch anti-war messaging, turn to Microsoft for Physint. www.siliconera.com/i-wont-play-...

I Won't Play Kojima's New Game Because of the Xbox & Microsoft Boycott

With Xbox as the new game publisher for Kojima's Physint, I won't be playing it due to the Microsoft boycott over the Gaza genocide.